3-Day Rwanda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Adventure

Arrival in Kigali

Day 1Arrival in Kigali Arrival in Kigali Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and assisted through immigration. You will then be transferred to your hotel, where a tour briefing will take place in the lobby. Kigali, known for its cleanliness and scenic hills, offers a warm and peaceful welcome to visitors. After check-in, you will have time to relax. Dinner will be at own arrangement. The evening is free for you to unwind and prepare for the exciting days ahead. Main Destination: Kigali Accommodation: Amata n’Ubuki Boutique Hotel Luxury hotel located in Kigali +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kigali- Volcanoes (2h30 drive) Gorilla trekking

Day 2Kigali- Volcanoes (2h30 drive) Gorilla trekking Kigali- Volcanoes (2h30 drive) Gorilla trekking 04h15: Early morning check-out. Collect your packed breakfast boxes from the reception and depart with your driver-guide for Volcanoes National Park Headquarters, travelling via Musanze to arrive at approximately 06h45. Enjoy a hot coffee ahead of the 07h00 gorilla trekking briefing. Following the briefing, you will be allocated a gorilla family suitable for your fitness level. The trek leads you through lush bamboo and montane forest as trackers guide you to your assigned gorilla group. Spend one powerful hour observing their behavior—feeding, playing, grooming, and interacting under the watchful presence of the silverback. After the trek, proceed to your lodge, arriving around lunchtime for check-in and lunch. The afternoon is reserved for rest and relaxation, allowing time to recover from the early start and the physical nature of the trek. Dinner and overnight. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier) High Season June to September (Permits are scarce) Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Volcanoes NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeNone ElephantRare BuffaloRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Show more GiraffeNone LionNone LeopardNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from V

Volcanoes- Kigali (Golden Monkeys)

Day 3Volcanoes- Kigali (Golden Monkeys) Volcanoes- Kigali (Golden Monkeys) 06h30: After an early breakfast, attend a briefing for golden monkeys at 07h00 and then proceed to the trailhead by 08h00. Golden monkey trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park gives visitors the opportunity to encounter one of the region’s most endangered and charismatic primates. Known for their striking golden coats and lively behavior, these monkeys move swiftly through the bamboo forests, feeding and playing in full view. The trek combines close wildlife encounters with the dramatic beauty of the Virunga landscape, creating a truly memorable experience. Once done, descend from the mountains and proceed to the lodge for check out. Lunch and brief rest. 15h30: Visit the Ellen Degeneres campus for a self-guided tour. The center is dedicated to gorilla research, education, and protecting mountain gorillas. In the late afternoon, you will drive back to Kigali, arriving at Kigali International Airport in time for check-in, for your outbound air transfer. End of your tou. Main Destination: Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request